This is the very first book I ever read on a Kindle. After purchasing it yesterday, I decided to download this book (for free) to read as part of theThis is the very first book I ever read on a Kindle. After purchasing it yesterday, I decided to download this book (for free) to read as part of the Should Have Read Classics GoodReads group. I love reading on a Kindle.

As for the book, I never had to read any Jules Verne during school. I didn't know anything about the story prior to reading it. It was far more action-packed than I expected for 130-year old book.

I found the descriptions of areas (India, Utah, Hong Kong, etc.) to be fascinating. So much happened in these areas after this book was written. Reading about current-day Mormon Brigham Young was interesting.

The action in the book was compelling. Somehow I thought there was a balloon ride to be had in this story. It was mentioned briefly, but it did not occur. I wonder if the movie had that. Never saw it, but perhaps I heard of it at some point.

The arrest in Ireland I thought could have been handled a bit differently, Where was the faith in Fogg? Hadn't he turned Fix's opinion? And why wasn't Fogg responsible? I thought all along that may have been the play. If not, whence came the riches?

While I can see reading this in high school, I am not certain I would classify this as a children's book. I imagine the language and the location names would be difficult for most students these days. Of course, they would benefit should they endeavor to pick up the book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this and felt compelled to read all day to complete it....more